Coffee, clothes, and cash: the surprising range of Japan's kombinis

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The Guardian on the astounding diversity of Japan's convenience stores that offer everything under the sun.

Convenience stores are a neat and functional retail institution in Japan, where customers can access the daily essentials, from buying breakfast to paying bills.

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Coffee, sandwiches, underwear, beer: a day in the life of Japan’s beloved konbini stores

Convenience stores are a neat and functional retail institution in Japan, where customers can access the daily essentials

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And besides printing services, you can also print out various official forms instead of going to your 市役所 or a branch.

 

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Most importantly you can get some edible, tasty and even nutritious food on the go. I almost never stop in American convenience stores. They have nothing of interest. For small grocery items they're usually super expensive.